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Practical guides for teams hiring in India: what a hire costs, what the law asks and what changed in 2026.
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The guides that answer what most teams ask before their first hire in India.
How it worksHow Does an EOR Work in India? The 7 Steps From Offer to Payslip
Follow one hire from signed offer to first payslip: the contract, PF and ESI enrolment, monthly payroll, the invoice you pay and how an exit runs.Read the guide
What it costsEOR India Pricing 2026: What an Employee Costs Per Month, Line by Line
What the law addsEmployer Contributions in India 2026: PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, PT and LWF Explained
What changed in 2026India Labour Codes 2026: What Changed for Employers and What to Do Now
Which model fitsEOR vs PEO in India: Which One Do You Need in 2026?
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TDS by the 7th, PF and ESI by the 15th, Form 138 every quarter and Form 130 by 15 June. Get India's 2026-27 payroll calendar as a free PDF.
Deel's EOR costs $599 per employee a month. Compare 7 alternatives for India from USD 99, with the full cost at three salaries. No sign-up needed.
AI engineer salary in India ranges from ₹6–60 LPA. Explore salaries by experience, skills and location. Planning to hire? Connect with Remunance.
Gratuity is last wages × 15 ÷ 26 × years served, capped at ₹20 lakh. See the 2026 Labour Code rules, worked examples and tax. Free calculator included.
AI engineer salary in India ranges from ₹6–60 LPA. Explore salaries by experience, skills and location. Planning to hire? Connect with Remunance.
A GCC in India owes PF, ESI, gratuity and 26 weeks of maternity pay, then competes on health cover. See 2026 costs per head. Free cost estimate.
EOR vs payroll provider in India: Compare costs, compliance, and services. Find the right hiring model for your business with Remunance.
India's 4 Labour Codes have applied since 21 November 2025: the 50% wage rule, 1-year FTE gratuity, 2-day final pay and 12-state status. Checked by a CA.
India's 4 Labour Codes have applied since 21 November 2025: the 50% wage rule, 1-year FTE gratuity, 2-day final pay and 12-state status. Checked by a CA.
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